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A COLLECTION OF 19TH C. POCKET COMPASSES

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(19th c) POCKET COMPASS with SUNDIAL: Hand painted dial dry compass under domed glass encased in a 3 3/8 inch walnut case. unmarked

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Antique 19th C Pocket Compass in Small Wood Case: Antique 19th C Pocket Compass in Small Wood Case. Carved wood case. Well detailed. Measures 2.25 inches in diameter.

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19TH C. CHINESE IVORY POCKET COMPASS: Folded with interior inset brass compass, registers in Chinese, 1 3/4" x 1 1/2", shrinkage cracks.

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ARABIC BRASS POCKET COMPASS 19th Century Case 3.25” x 2.25”.: ARABIC BRASS POCKET COMPASS19th CenturyBoth sides of case engraved.Case 3.25” x 2.25”.

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TWO POCKET COMPASSES Late 19th Century Case diameters 2" and 2.75".: TWO POCKET COMPASSESLate 19th CenturyBoth with wooden cases with threaded lids.Case diameters 2" and 2.75".

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19TH C MAHOGANY AND ENGLISH BRASS POCKET COMPASSES: The square brass bound mahogany model with elaborately divided dial and blue needle is paired with a circular brass pocket compass signed J. Bradford, London. Measure 2.75 and 3.25 inches. We happily

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A RARE EUROPEAN POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS 19TH C: With an integral compass and a string gnomon. There is an inscription on the lid inside: "Al Polo 43:47". Outside, a wooden box is decorated with a landscape. Lockable with brass padlock. Such items w

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ANTIQUE WOODEN POCKET COMPASS: ANTIQUE WOODEN POCKET COMPASS, turned wooden case housing hand-colored paper directional indicator and iron needle, under glass. First half 19th century. 2 1/2" D.Excellent condition overall.

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Late 19th Cent. Victorian Brass Compass: DESCRIPTION: A small brass pocket compass for travelers, from the Victorian era, from England, dated late 19th century. Designed with a brass case, a compass card on paper with eight winds, complete w

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Mariner's Compass Quilt: Mariner's compass quilt. American, late 19th century. Condition: Minor imperfections. Mainly to the binding. L 77" W 76". Collection of Bill Kelly Copy and paste this link for high-res images: https:/

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LOT OF (2) LATE 19TH CENTURY COMPASSES, STANLEY: dated 1894, 1896 Height- 1 1/2", 2 1/2"

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BRASS CASED TELLTALE COMPASS 19th Century Compass face diameter 6”.: BRASS CASED TELLTALE COMPASS19th CenturyMarked “E.S. Ritchie & Sons Boston”. Serial #68848. Brass gimbal ring. One side piece missing.Compass face diameter 6”.

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19th C. Compass: An antique compass descended from New Hope, PA region family. Hand painted. Signed A.G. Weininger?, illegiblyDimensions: 2 1/4" X 1 3/4"

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19th century cased compass and collapsible cup.: The compass with a silver cap engraved/gold-inset with monogram and "June 6 / 1885," set in a velvet-lined fitted leather case (2 1/4in x 3 3/4in); together with an unmarked collapsible cup with a hin

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19C F. L. West Brass Sundial Compass: England,19th Century Brass compass with sundial marked with roman numeral numbering, comes with original wood case. Brass,Compass 3/4" x 2 5/8" dia.,Case 1 3/4" t x 4" w x 4" d Compass marked "F. L. W

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Two New York Surveyor's Compasses, 19th century,: Two New York Surveyor's Compasses, 19th century, 5-in. dia. engraved silvered dial marked, 'E.A. Kutz New York,' blued steel needle with lifter, opposing spirit levels, sighting vanes, tripod mount, c

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A COLLECTION OF 19TH C. POCKET COMPASSES

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Description

The wood and brass examples as shown with silvered metal and paper dials including one with graphics that are hand colored wood engravings.

Sizes range from 1.5 to 2.75 x 3 inches.

Provenance: The estate of a collector active in Historical Re-enactment, Surveying the Frontier, Scientific Instruments. Lewis and Clark.

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Condition

Very good condition as shown noting normal evidence of age and use, the glass lens appears to have been re-set on the wood example.

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A COLLECTION OF 19TH C. POCKET COMPASSES

Name: A COLLECTION OF 19TH C. POCKET COMPASSES
SKU: 122162301
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $175 - $250

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